BBC Scotland star Amy Irons has revealed that her recent stint hosting the broadcaster's flagship Hogmanay programme was the realisation of a childhood dream, decades in the making.
From Living Room to National Television
The 34-year-old television and radio presenter has just completed her second year fronting BBC Scotland's hugely popular Hogmanay show. Fresh from seeing in The Bells, Ms Irons posted a nostalgic video online that beautifully captured her journey.
The clip first shows a young Amy, microphone in hand, enthusiastically putting on her own Hogmanay show for her family in front of the television. Alongside this childhood footage, Ms Irons wrote: ‘The Hogmanay show I used to present.’
The video then cuts to modern-day footage of her professionally hosting the actual BBC programme, with the caption: ‘The Hogmanay show I now present.’
A Scottish Television Staple
The Hogmanay show is a beloved fixture of Scottish broadcasting. It was hosted for an impressive 20 years by veteran presenter Jackie Bird, who last brought in the Bells in 2019.
Reflecting on this legacy, Amy Irons has previously said: ‘I have so many memories of watching Jackie Bird on the screen during Hogmanay.’ Following Ms Bird's departure, comedian Susan Calman had a two-year stint as host before DJ Edith Bowman took over the reins.
A Life in the Spotlight
Amy Irons is normally the face of Reporting Scotland: News at Seven. She is the daughter of former footballer Davie Irons and is currently in a relationship with 35-year-old fireman Fraser Curran.
The charming juxtaposition of her childhood performance and her current professional role has delighted fans, illustrating a heartfelt story of personal ambition and career fulfilment rooted in Scottish cultural tradition.
